Amarnath Yatra cancelled this year in wake of COVID-19
The Jammu and Kashmir government has cancelled this year’s Amarnath Yatra in wake of the coronavirus pandemic. At the 39th Board meeting of the shrine chaired by Lieutenant Governor Girish…
Keep It Real Online in Hindi now
The Department of Internal Affairs’ (DIA) online safety website www.keepitrealonline.govt.nz is now available in Hindi at www.keepitrealonline.govt.nz/hi/ It is also available in Te Reo Māori, Samoan, Simplified Chinese.
About the healthy homes standards
The healthy homes standards became law on 1 July 2019, which introduces specific and minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties.
What does ACT stand for?
ACT New Zealand has been receiving a surge in interest – with some polls estimating 5%-9% support. This is a significant grassroots movement that has built over the last 18…
We just want to get back to New Zealand and to our lives, is it too much to ask: Kiwis and migrants stuck offshore
“I came to India to get married. I have been living in New Zealand for more than six years. It is home for me now. I haven’t heard anything from…
Inspire the youth
Usually the older generation handle youth as some kind of disease that needs treatment. They do not need treatment. It is people who have gone away from life who need…
Tax is fundamental to how society operates and to the wellbeing of its citizens
The only constant about the fiscal social contract of tax and democracy is that taxes will be levied and engagement of citizens in tax matters, and an involvement boosts the…
National must clear its mess urgently
National Party’s woes appear to be endless and it just does not seem to stop here. For last few months, especially since the coup to dethrone Simon Bridges from party…
30 states/UTs have a COVID-19 positivity rate lower than national rate, AIIMS to bring out guidance on best practices and treatment this week: Indian Government
In India, 180 tests per day per million are being done, which is more than the adequate testing rate of 140 tests per day per million population for a prolonged…
Planning for every eventuality means having a strong plan in place
The Prime Minister has set out our plan in the event we have a new case of community transmission of COVID-19 in New Zealand. It’s about continuing to keep New…
Government must give Kiwis stranded in India a definite time-frame for return; working in education is my passion: Bala Beeram, National’s Kiwi-Indian candidate for Kelston
If a single word could describe Bala Beeram’s – once again National’s candidate from Kelston – passion for joining politics, it would be education. Which actually is no surprise given,…
New Zealand will always need migrants: Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway
The Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway who was in Auckland earlier this week, met community leaders and the media, to listen to their concerns as regards to the plight of work…
Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand raises visa concerns of Indians with the Immigration Minister
“Indian migrants contribute significantly to the New Zealand economy by choosing New Zealand as a migration destination. To continue to promote New Zealand and in the interest of fairness to…
RACISM IS NO JOKE – Join the campaign!
Commenting on the campaign in a Facebook post, Labour MP Michael Wood said, “New Zealand has done so well through the period of Covid-19 - but this is an issue…
Black players issue statement after Lungi Ngidi criticism, alleging racism in South African cricket
On Tuesday, 30 black former international players issued a statement alleging racism remains a factor in the game, after current fast bowler Lungi Ngidi supported Black Lives Matter movement last…
Kiwis stuck in India demand a time-frame for allowing private charters to bring them home
With no Vande Bharat Mission and Air NZ flights scheduled as of now, Kiwis – citizens and PRs - stuck in India are looking towards their Government to give them…
(Updated) Ekta to start food distribution service in Porirua
Ekta, a Wellington-based charity will start distributing prepared and pre-packed vegetarian meals on a weekly basis in Porirua from July 18. In addition to the pre-packed food, there will also…
HIIT for not only shedding those extra kilos but keeping your heart healthy
However, if you are wanting to get back to shape or maintain your fitness levels then HIIT is the answer for good results. High intensity involves interval training, a combination…
India will tour Australia but want quarantine to be shortened: Ganguly
The President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and cricket legend Sourav Ganguly this week confirmed that the India tour of Australia scheduled later this year will…
Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand to distribute over 2,000 blankets this weekend
After a massive food distribution drive during various alert levels, the Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand is now gearing up to distribute over 2,000 blankets on Sunday, July 19,…
Property market shaking off post-covid winter blues as it springs back to life
Despite the ramifications of the lockdown and the annual expected winter dip, the property market is holding its own, with some welcomed good news in both the residential market and…
Four events get inaugural funding from the Creative and Cultural Events Incubator fund
Four celebrated Māori and Pasifika events will receive up to $100,000 each in funding from the new Creative and Cultural Events Incubator fund, Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford has announced.…
Google’s Pichai announces company’s 10 billion investment in India
On Monday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a $10 billion Google for India Digitization Fund to help accelerate India’s digital economy.
Indian Railways launches a post-Covid coach to ensure safer journey
Carrying on the fight against COVID-19, Indian Railways’ production unit, Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, has developed a Post-Covid coach to ensure safer journey for passengers.
New Zealand’s 21st High Commissioner to India, David Pine, presents his credentials to India’s President, virtually
In June, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced David Pine as the new New Zealand High Commissioner to India. He then took the next available Vande Bharat Mission flight to…